A Handbook of Research Methods For Clinical And Health Psychology

Zusatztext Research methodology can be a tedious subject for many. Thus, this practical, easy to read book is an appreciated addition to the multitude of uninspired texts in this field. Readers with some background in research methodology will find this a valuable resource for planning new research. Klappentext Though psychology as a discipline has grown enormously in popularity in recent years, compulsory courses in research methods and statistics are seldom embarked upon with any great enthusiasm within the undergraduate and postgraduate communities. This book is a practical guide to carrying out research in health psychology and clinical psychology. For both undergraduate and postgraduate students, the book will be essential in making them aware of the full range oftechniques available to them, helping them to design scientifically rigorous experiments, and effectively analyse their results. Zusammenfassung Describing the various techniques and methods available to students, this book provides them with an understanding of what a specific technique does. It offers both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection, providing useful advice on methods ranging from psychometric testing to discourse analysis.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Gilbert, Jeremy Miles, Jeremy (EDT)/ Gilbert Miles
• Assisted by: Paul Gilbert (Editor), Prof Paul Gilbert (Editor), Jeremy Miles (Editor), Miles Jeremy (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2005
• EAN: 9780198527565
• ISBN: 978-0-19-852756-5
• No. of pages: 315
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 241 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Public Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, MATHEMATICS / Probability & Statistics / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Assessment, Testing & Measurement, Clinical psychology, Health psychology, Probability & statistics, Psychological testing & measurement, Probability and statistics, Psychological testing and measurement